Chitala chitala
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 16,00 kg ( 35 lb 4 oz ) |
| length: | + 120 cm ( + 47 inches ) |
| locality: | Brahmaputra River, India |
| year: | 2023 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Atul Lahkar
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Bangladesh / capital: Dhaka / 143,998 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 14,40 kg | 31 lb 12 oz | Jamuna River | Bangladesh | 2010 |
| other methods | 18,14 kg | 40 lb 0 oz | Ganges-Brahmaputra-River system, Indus River | Bangladesh, India, Pakistan | unknown |
| questionable | 36,29 kg | 80 lb 0 oz | Yamuna River | India | 18?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 127 cm | 50 inches |
| questionable | 152 cm | 60 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| no documented record |
explanation:
- rod & reel:
- sport fishing record with rod & reel
- other methods:
- records by other methods (net, hand line, spear, bow fishing etc.)
- rod & reel?:
- unclear if the fish was caught with rod & reel
- questionable:
- records based on anecdotal reports, verification not possible
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
